Friday

As we teeter on the brink of economic craziness, go get a little perspective at Film Forum—they're
screening a month of Depression-era films, from dark Hooverville epics to upbeat screwball comedies,
starting at 35 cents a flick. Misery loves company, or at least movies about misery.

Your favorite Kiwi brasserie in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge is celebrating Waitangi Day (NZ's 4th of
July) with a recession-friendly $25 prix fixe of chowder, five-spice lamb shank and cobbler. Just don't make
any cracks about their country's lack of mineral exports.

All day, Feb 6, 235 Front St (at Peck Slip), 212-346-9090

Saturday

SALE-ING

75 Percent Off Paul Smith

London gentleman, clothier and foppish dandy Paul Smith is brandishing his wares at a more than decent 75
percent off. Suits, shirts, cashmere, jeans and even rakish charm will be discounted.

Upscale West Village menswear den Kesner, home of swanked-out favorites like Spurr, Tim Hamilton and Patrik
Ervell suits, is putting just about the entire store on sale for half off. Well, the clothing at
least—we think they're keeping their furniture.

Ongoing, 524 Hudson St (between Charles and 10th St), 212-206-6330

Sunday

BLUE PLATE

Mermaid Inn's Blue Plate Special

On the heels of our recent seafood
discovery, we bring you news of another oceanic deal—East Village seafood staple Mermaid Inn
(no actual mermaids involved) is dishing out a rotating monthly special. Up first in February: an
overstuffed lobster sandwich and a Blue Point beer for a cool 20 bucks.